YEARLY HIGH
12.6052 BIF
YEARLY LOW
12.0131 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4632 BIF

2026 YER to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 12.6052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 12.0131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5922 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4144 to the December average rate of 12.4889, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.6052 was up 0.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.4890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 63,026 BIF
2025 Average 60,917 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 60,065 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,960.84 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.5512
12.3997
JanuMarcMayJuly

YER to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.4464, compared to 12.5137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.4750 BIF (High: 12.4881 / Low: 12.0131). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 BIF (High: 12.4715 / Low: 12.4656).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4750
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0497 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 12.5386) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.2707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2679 (+2.18%).

2026 Avg (July) 12.5386
2025 Avg (July) 12.2707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4410 12.3333 12.4144
February 12.5303 12.3792 12.4236
March 12.4881 12.0131 12.4123
April 12.5237 12.4319 12.4633
May 12.4715 12.4656 12.4694
June 12.5447 12.4504 12.4953
July 12.6052 12.4627 12.5386
August 12.5892 12.4099 12.4889